Latest children and young people News

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Child Placement Principle Joint Statement
Children’s Safety Must Be Central To National AI Framework
New investment to support healthier communities in Horsham
Play On! Sports Vouchers Getting More Kids In Game
Alannah & Madeline Foundation welcomes Victorian Government move to hold Big Tech accountable for children’s online safety
Shared Decision-Making Committee Meeting
Community Services Ministers’ Meeting 17 July
New investment to support healthier communities in Horsham
St Marys Set For New Recreation Space At Bennett Park
Council welcomes new investment to support healthier communities
Aboriginal Family-history Workshops In August
The 2026 World Cup has been a tournament where alcohol brands hoped to win influence through sponsorship
Key Assets Australia to continue supporting Norfolk’s children, young people and families
Call for urgent national action to prevent violence and harm against children after series of fatalities
PWDA Responds To NSW Human Rights Bill 2025 Inquiry
Political attack almost derails greater protections for young people in criminal proceedings
Tender open to deliver BRIGHT futures for young people at risk
Faster access to FASD support
Community Invited To Help Shape Future Of Youth Justice
Impacts of parental immigration detention and deportation on children and young people revealed in new national report
New chapter begins as Dalyellup Library and Youth Hub opens
Free Winter School Holiday Fun At Libraries Tasmania
Social media affects teen dental confidence – study
Consultation for Guidance on Transparency in Automated Decision Making
Australian Human Rights Commission disappointed with Australian Government’s response to major human rights review of Australia
Delivering Meaningful Reform To Reduce Gambling Harms
Vision Australia launches specialised program to support children and young people who are deafblind
Cook Labor Government boosts foster and grandcarer support
WHO convenes global experts to develop new road safety legal guidance
Rescue Mission For Ukrainian Science
Western Sydney GPs lead the charge among landmark ADHD reforms
NSW new western Sydney GPs lead the charge among landmark ADHD reforms
Curtin health research secures $13 million to help young West Aussies
GPs To Provide Up To 2,500 Free ADHD Consultations
Council adopts 2026/27 Annual Budget and infrastructure plan
Life skill workshops build confidence in the next generation – Wollongong
Adult Views Of Safeguarding In Christian Settings
Spending on child protection has almost doubled in a decade, so why isn’t it improving?
Southern Cross University climbs into the world’s top 300 for sustainable development impact
Children’s mental health crisis risks fuelling ‘lost generation’
Investment to help more women and children escape violence
NSW BUDGET 2026-27: YOUNG PEOPLE EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS STILL STUCK IN THE CRISIS CIRCUIT
Five Eyes law enforcement leaders united in call to better protect children and vulnerable people from serious online crime
New Neighbourhood Play Space
Speech from Assistant Minister McBride, 2026 headspace National Forum – 18 June 2026
Council welcomes $10 million boost for Southern Suburbs Community Centre and Library – Wollongong
Inquiry: Young People Ripped Off On Housing
The mysterious tooth condition affecting millions of children